Director of Accounting

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee company-wide financial reporting, lead a team of Accounting Business Partners, and serve as a trusted advisor to operations and executive leadership. This is a high-visibility role based at our headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky, ideal for a CPA who enjoys both technical accounting and hands-on business partnership in a complex, multi-entity organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the accounting business partner function, strengthen reporting and controls, and provide meaningful insight that supports profitable growth across multiple lines of business. Why Join R.J. Corman? Lead a key accounting function for a privately held, multi-entity organization with diverse operations. Work directly with business, finance, operations, and executive leaders. Develop and coach a team of Accounting Business Partners who support business units across the company. Make a visible impact by improving financial reporting, internal controls, and decision-making processes. What You’ll Do Lead and develop a team of Accounting Business Partners responsible for the financial and managerial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and strategic business support for their assigned entities. Owner of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for total company, ensuring accurate financial statements, timely reporting, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. Review and approve accounting workpapers and manual journal entries while driving continuous improvement in month-end close processes, controls, and procedures. Serve as the primary leader and coach for the Accounting Business Partner function, establishing expectations that extend beyond transactional accounting to proactive financial partnership and operational support. Partner with business & finance leaders to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic guidance that support profitability, growth, capital allocation, and operational decision-making. Review and challenge financial results, forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators, identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and drivers of business performance. Promote a segment Controller mindset across the team, fostering ownership of financial results, accountability for balance sheet integrity, and a deep understanding of operational activities and business objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, business processes, internal controls, systems, and management reporting to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring alignment between financial objectives and business strategies. Research complex accounting matters and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements, providing recommendations and supporting the implementation of new accounting standards, policies, and disclosures. Oversee external financial statement audits by maintaining audit-ready documentation, coordinating audit deliverables, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring the timely completion of audit requirements. Assists FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Risk Management with information requests, as needed. Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is strongly preferred; Finance or a closely related business discipline will be considered. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required Prior leadership experience managing and developing accounting professionals required. Experience interpreting and applying U.S. GAAP and preparing financial statements is required. Experience partnering with operational leaders and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making preferred. Public accounting experience is a plus. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. Organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills will also allow a candidate to be successful in this position. Physical Requirements: Limited lifting, no greater than 20 pounds in the movement of office materials and equipment. Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in an indoor administrative office environment. Job Dimensions: Performs Financial Reporting functions for an organization with multiple legal entities operating in different lines of business. Position interfaces with and supports all levels of management and personnel across companies. Responsibilities are performed with moderate degree of independence under general supervision. Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its employees and their families with quality benefits. Full-Time Team Members: Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment: Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Accident Insurance PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual 8 Paid Holidays Per Year Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for U.S. Veterans FSA and HSA Options 401K Employer Match Paid Maternity Leave Company Paid Life Insurance All Team Members: 401K Retirement Savings Plan Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers Employee Assistance Program Company Provided PPE R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company. #J-18808-Ljbffr